Canyon Elementary School District

187 Pinehurst Rd., Po Box 187
Canyon, CA 94516-0187
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Canyon Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 69 students in Canyon Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Canyon Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,360 Schools
# Students
69 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canyon Elementary School District, which is ranked #227 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#226 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
34%
60-69%
47%
≥50%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
64%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,493 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,130 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$931,000
$116,387 MM
Spending
$768,000
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,493
$19,978
Spending / Student
$11,130
$18,399

Best Canyon Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
187 Pinehurst Rd., Po Box 187
Canyon, CA 94516
(925) 376-4671
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canyon Elementary School District?
Canyon Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 69 students.
What is the rank of Canyon Elementary School District?
Canyon Elementary School District is ranked #227 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canyon Elementary School District?
64% of Canyon Elementary School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canyon Elementary School District?
Canyon Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Canyon Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,130 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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